by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 3, 2026 The woman, named Reshona Landfair, has finally revealed her identity to the public. The Jane Doe who went unnamed in R Kelly’s infamous sex tape has finally decided to come forward. As a 14-year-old, the woman appeared in the unlawful footage that first initiated R. Kelly’s whirlwind of sexual…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 3, 2026 Don Lemon called his arrest an attempt to “embarrass” him after offering to surrender. Don Lemon says his arrest by federal agents was meant to “embarrass” him, claiming the Trump administration ignored his offer to turn himself in days earlier. Lemon appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Feb. 2 and recounted…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 3, 2026 US District Court Judge Ana Reyes of the District of Columbia granted the victory just one day before the set expiration date due to a request from five Haitian TPS holders. More than 350,000 Haitians under Temporary Protected Status will be able to continue to live and work…
by Keka Araújo February 3, 2026 The 2026 Africa America Women Economic Forum (AAWEF) served as the high-stakes inaugural event for ZoraFest, a monthlong cultural and economic summit launched to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America. By anchoring the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations in Central Florida—just miles from Eatonville, the historic home and sanctuary of Zora…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 3, 2026 “The Art of Hip-Hop Beat Making” features the Detroit mainstay To celebrate and acknowledge Black History Month, Google is spotlighting Black creators, developers, and businesses. To kick it off, the company is focusing on hip-hop with a short video featuring Detroit’s own Illa J. The video, titled…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 3, 2026 Black History Month initially started as Negro History Week, an initiative started by Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Black History Month has its own monumental achievement to celebrate. The month-long recognition of Black achievement will celebrate 100 years…
by Black Enterprise February 3, 2026 The more support you have from leadership, the better Dear Fairygodmentor®, I want to advocate for Black History Month at work without becoming the “DEI person.” Help? Sincerely, Black History Advocate Dear Black History Advocate, It seems like these days Black History is being erased right before our eyes….
by Sharelle B. McNair January 26, 2026 His followers and supporters on numerous social media channels seem to be on his side with the majority saying things just aren’t adding up. Comedian Desi Banks is trying to clear his name as his production company was accused of running Google ads recruiting “family members of…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 26, 2026 ‘I love boxing, so I’m in her corner’ Legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard has given the cosign to boxing champion Claressa Shields in a recent interview, saying he is “in her corner,” as women’s boxing has risen in recent years. In a recent interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson,…
by Sharelle B. McNair January 26, 2026 Pearson is one of several new Black leaders running in hot-ticketed midterm elections, seeking to take over for incumbent leaders who have been glued to their elected seats for sometimes decades. Democratic Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson is known for speaking his mind about the current state…
